Overview
USAJOBS is a national search engine for federal employment. Current students can use the Pathways service to search for in-person and virtual internships. Government internships offer valuable experience, networking opportunities and potential career pathways. This resource provides teachers support to help students use effective strategies to search for internships and jobs that match their interests.
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
Navigate the USAJOBS website to search for internships.
Set up a USAJOBS account.
Understand the application process.
Included Materials
Pathways Internships Quick-Start Guide | Describes the curriculum and how to use it
Pathways Internships Lesson Plan | Contains one 50-minute plan designed for high school and college students
Pathways Internships Research Activity | For exploring potential careers at USAJOBS
Additional External Resources
USAJOBS Website | Consult for further information
Note
Work-Based Learning in a secondary CTE Program of Study is a Federal Program Quality Indicator for Perkins V accountability. Oregon schools must ensure that Work-Based Learning experiences connected to a high school CTE Program of Study meet the criteria and types as outlined by the Oregon Department of Education (please visit the WBL webpage for resources and support).
The quick-start guide, lesson plan and research activity do not meet the requirements for Work-Based Learning experience in a secondary CTE Program of Study.
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